FORMER/RETURNING STUDENTS

Students who have not attended Galveston College in at least one long semester (fall or spring) must reapply for admission as a Returning Student.

RETURNING STUDENTS who have attended within the past 12 months

If you previously attended Galveston College and have not enrolled for one Fall or Spring semester, you must submit a Readmission Application and submit proof of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination (if applicable).

RETURNING STUDENTS WHO HAVE ​not​ ATTENDED WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

If you previously attended Galveston College and have not enrolled for at least one year (12 months), you will be required to submit a full Application for Admission with the Residency Questionnaire and submit proof of the Bacterial Meningitis vaccination (if applicable). In addition, official transcripts from other colleges and universities that you have attended will be required.

You may fill out either application below and submit to the Admissions Office for processing.

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS INFORMATION

Effective January 1, 2012, pursuant to the Jamie Schanbaum and Nicole Williams Act (Texas Education Code 51.9192) all entering students are required to submit proof of vaccination against Bacterial Meningitis. Evidence of the vaccination may be no older than 5 calendar years from the initial date of enrollment.

Students who are not enrolled for one fall or spring semester may be required to resubmit proof of vaccination.

Exemptions

Students 22 years of age or older

Students taking online courses only

Dual credit students unless the course is taught on the Galveston College campus

Students who have a signed affidavit from the physician stating the vaccination is injurious to the health of the student

Galveston College is an equal opportunity institution in education and employment. It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, genetic information or veteran status.